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XEU 421K

2007 Volkswagen Type 2

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,710 mi
Last recorded63,710 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Type 258,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEU 421K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 63,710 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 63,710 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 63,710 miles

Rear Oil leak engine ()

Front all tyres perished and cracked in treads

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 63,710 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front all tyres perished and cracked in treads

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Oil leak engine ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 83,710 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 63,710 miles

Neerside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Jul 2014 63,710 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 63,710 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 63,715 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 63,710 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 63,503 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 62,410 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 59,310 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 58,164 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 58,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 55,632 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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XEU 421K is a 2007 Volkswagen Type 2 in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 58,270 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XEU 421K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 19 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was XEU 421K registered?

XEU 421K is a 2007 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 25 April 2007.

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